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The European Defence Fund is the EU funding programme for research and development projects which aim to deliver innovative defence technologies and, ultimately, to contribute to the security and defence interests of the Union. Its main goals are to promote cooperation between companies and research centres, to boost the EU defence capabilities and to help companies develop interoperable technologies. 

 For the 2021-2027 period, the European Defence Fund has a budget of nearly 8 billion EUR. The support is majorly offered through grants that can reach up to 100% of eligible costs.  

EU DEFENCE INNOVATION SCHEME

EUDIS is an EDF instrument offered to small and medium-sized companies and other players in the European security ecosystem which lowers the entry barriers to the defence industry and enables defence innovation.

FEATURES AND INNOVATIONS IN DEFENSE THROUGH FED

A distinctive feature of the EDF’s approach is its comprehensive support and advisory services provided to participants throughout the entire cycle of research and development. This is complemented by a bonus system designed to encourage participation by SMEs, mid-caps, and projects connected to the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) initiative. To be eligible for funding, consortia must consist of at least three entities from different Member States or associated countries (Norway being the current associated country), although calls for disruptive technologies allow for smaller consortia. It’s crucial that participants and subcontractors are based in the EU and maintain their executive management structure within the EU to qualify. 

The EDF’s efforts are in direct alignment with the security and defence interests of the Union, reflecting defence capability priorities agreed by Member States within the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) framework. The Fund builds upon earlier initiatives like the Preparatory Action on Defence Research (PADR) and the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP), seeking to foster a competitive and innovative European defence industrial base. 

 Interested to find out if this call is for you? Contact our team of experts to exchange on your project idea.  

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Enterprise Europe Network

25/04/2024

19/09/2024, 04/02/2025

multiple cut-off

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Food Waste – Support to Stakeholders 2024-2025

30/05/2024

25/09/2024

multiple cut-off

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Non-thematic development actions by SMEs

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Multi-sensor integration for robust autonomous drone navigation – Organisation of a technological challenge

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Unmanned collaborative combat aircraft (U-CCA) systems

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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AI-based multifunctional aperture and transceiver

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Energy-independent and energy-efficient systems for military camps

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Functional smart system-of-systems under an integral survivability approach for future naval platforms

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Countering hypersonic glide vehicles

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Multipurpose unmanned ground systems

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Medium altitude long endurance RPAS

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Next-Generation Cooperative Cyber Range

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Advanced radar technologies

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Secured and adaptive underwater communications for UUSs

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Secure waveform for satellite communications

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Secure waveform for satellite communications

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Multi-sensor integration for robust autonomous drone navigation – Participation in a technological challenge

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Multi-source satellite image analysis – Organisation of a technological challenge

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Automated structural modelling for effect prediction

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Simulation and training for medical emergencies

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Autonomous heavy minesweeping system

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Multi-source satellite image analysis – Participation in a technological challenge

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Quantum technologies

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Future mid-size tactical cargo aircraft

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Electronic components

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Defence multi-dimensional communication standard

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Small enhanced European UAS

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Next generation armoured infantry fighting vehicle

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Beyond the line-of-sight close combat

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Intelligent weaponry and ammunition systems

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Methods for bridging reality gaps

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Non-thematic research actions targeting disruptive technologies for defence

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Call for proposals dedicated to SMEs and research organisations

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Concept study on advanced air-to-air missiles

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Next generation rotorcraft

20/06/2024

05/11/2024

single-stage

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Common procurement of platforms and replacement of legacy systems

27/03/2024

25/07/2024

single-stage

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Common procurement of surface-to-surface ammunition

27/03/2024

25/07/2024

single-stage

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Budget: 7.95 billion euros

Organism: European Commission

Nature of the project: Innovation and research

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Vaidas Palinauskas
Nature Research Centre
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Elena Casiraghi
University of MIlano
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Friendliness, experience, ability to understand and integrate different research languages/visions.
Manuel Menéndez Muñiz
VIAS
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Very close-knit and well-managed team.
Jose Manuel Rodriguez
ITAINNOVA
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Well organized work, with requests filtered to what really matters.
David Martín Gómez
- Charles III University of Madrid
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To emphasize the direction of the elaboration of the proposal, with detail and efficiency.
Tania Tisheva
BGRF
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The professionalism of your team is excellent. I am very grateful for the guidance and cooperation throughout the process.
Alberta Aversa
Politecnico di Torino
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Fast and efficient cooperation.
Samuel Martinez
Circular in Motion B.V.
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Excellent team that has been instrumental in helping to create a robust application that would otherwise have been very difficult for us to complete on our own. Their understanding of the process, the required deliverables and the key areas to be considered have been essential to increase the probability of success of the application.
Daniel Edenholm
Sysarb AB
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We would not have made it this far without their help.
Fleming Pedersen Dambo
Staccato Technologies
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I could not have made the application without the support of Euro-Funding. His experience and guidance have been invaluable.
Klas Ehnemark
Knowing Company
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It is very positive to have strength in business development and technology at the same time. Now we have a really good business plan.
Pablo Perez
AQUACORP
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The experience of working with Euro-Funding has been both exciting and demanding. The level of the consultants has been professional from the point of view of emotional intelligence and technical discourse.
Manuel Grases
Flexofibers
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I would recommend working with Euro-Funding. The level of professionalism is evident in the company. The process was exactly what we required.
Cristina Ferreras
Venter Pharma
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Euro-Funding helped us in a very professional and efficient way in all the steps of the proposal preparation. We consider the proposal to be of a very high standard. Without your help, we would not have been able to have the proposal on time and with such a high quality.
Mátyás Péter
Medres Kft. / Cardiosight Ltd.
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Despite working under a very tight deadline, the Euro-Funding team managed to accomplish the task and submitted an excellent grant proposal. It was a pleasure to work with them.
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